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14/07/2016
First Minister Appointed To Privy Council
First Minister Arlene Foster has been appointed to the Privy Council following the Queen's approval.
Mrs Foster is one of four new appointees to the body of advisors to the Queen.
MSP Ruth Davidson, MP David Gauke and MP Ed Vaizey were also appointed.
DUP Deputy Leader Rt Hon Nigel Dodds MP said: "I warmly congratulate Arlene on being appointed by Her Majesty the Queen to the Privy Council. The appointment is a testament to the fact that Arlene, as our First Minister and Party Leader, is held in high esteem not only in Northern Ireland but throughout the United Kingdom.
"Arlene Foster is recognised as the undisputed leader of unionism in Northern Ireland following the Assembly election in May and today's elevation again highlights the fact she is recognised throughout the United Kingdom as the leader of our Province."
(CD)
Mrs Foster is one of four new appointees to the body of advisors to the Queen.
MSP Ruth Davidson, MP David Gauke and MP Ed Vaizey were also appointed.
DUP Deputy Leader Rt Hon Nigel Dodds MP said: "I warmly congratulate Arlene on being appointed by Her Majesty the Queen to the Privy Council. The appointment is a testament to the fact that Arlene, as our First Minister and Party Leader, is held in high esteem not only in Northern Ireland but throughout the United Kingdom.
"Arlene Foster is recognised as the undisputed leader of unionism in Northern Ireland following the Assembly election in May and today's elevation again highlights the fact she is recognised throughout the United Kingdom as the leader of our Province."
(CD)
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